74% of Ohio law enforcement officers report head injuries, with 30% job-related; study suggests concussion return-to-duty protocol.

74% of Ohio law enforcement officers reported at least one head injury, with 30% job-related, according to a study by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The findings indicate an increased risk for PTSD and depression among officers with head injuries. The researchers propose implementing a concussion return-to-duty protocol similar to existing practices in sports and the military to improve officer safety and health.